Okay, I've got to tell you guys about the church I've been going to. Its called Resurrection Lutheran Church, and its within walking distance of Peterhouse. Well, everything is within walking distance of Peterhouse in Cambridge, but it's still nice to have it so close.
The pastor there is called Reg Quirk, and he's very nice. When I told him I was visiting here, he was very nice and talked to me about where I'd come from and my home congregation. There are some other very nice people there; the whole church is very welcoming.
It's a little church. Tiny. The sanctuary probably houses 150 people at a squeeze, and the past two weeks there have been 20-25 people at the service.
It's a very traditional church. Everything comes out of the Lutheran Service book, and they rotate the settings. Last week it was the one I know so well: Divine Service II. Pastor Quirk chants all the liturgy, and this week we were on setting three. I really like it.
It's nice to have Holy Communion in a Lutheran church. The tradition and the friendliness of the people makes me feel more at home. I really love Cambridge. I think I wannna live here when I grow up.
God Bless,
Erienne
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Are you gonna pay for your parents to come visit you?
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Having been a Lutheran Teacher most of my life, I know what you mean! When all of us teachers get together for a conference, it is like old home week! I'm sure you are feeling the same way in this church. Even if you don't know the people, you feel at home even though you are many miles away. That is so nice that you feel at home in a church. God is with you wherever you go! I am so glad you are having a GREAT experience!
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Aunt Debbie
Yesterday I did a little checking online. Your church there is headquarters for the English Lutheran Church and the pastor is the person whose name appears as the main contact. Pretty cool!
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